Monday IPDate December 29, 2025

WHO, WIPO, WTO Symposium Examines Innovation Gaps, Access Inequities, and Supply Challenges in addressing AMR

On December 11th, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) held the 12th Trilateral Cooperation Technical Symposium titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: Addressing the Innovation Gap, Access Inequities, and Supply Challenges.” This timely symposium underscored the urgency of advancing practical solutions that help preserve antimicrobial effectiveness for future generations.

> WHO, WIPO, WTO Symposium Examines Innovation Gaps, Access Inequities, and Supply Challenges in addressing AMR

China: Trademark Law Being Revised to Protect IPs

Chinese lawmakers are carrying out a new round of amendments to the Trademark Law to further strengthen the country’s legal framework for intellectual property protection and address emerging challenges in the field. The draft amendment, which contains 84 articles, focuses on tightening oversight over trademark agencies and practitioners, further clarifying standards for identifying malicious registrations and specifying corresponding penalties.

> China: Trademark Law Being Revised to Protect IPs